Pramono's long road to untangling Jakarta's traffic gridlock
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is known for its jaw-dropping density and notoriously frustrating traffic. Millions ...
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India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations
Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action including repairing ties with India in the face of U.S. instability.
Counterterrorism Expert Ajmal Sohail on Pakistans ISI Targeting the Chinese in Afghanistan
By undermining Chinese projects [in Afghanistan], the ISI seeks to remind Beijing that Pakistan remains a critical gatekeeper for regional connectivity, especially through CPEC.
Emirates resumesBali-Dubai flights after Dubai airport reopens
Emirates has resumed international flights between Bali and Dubai after operations gradually restarted at Dubai ...
UN refugee agency declares major humanitarian emergency in West Asia
Israel has issued large-scale evacuation orders for southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut amid hostilities with the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah
RI Govt accelerates relocation as evacuee numbers decline in Sumatra
Indonesias post-disaster task force reported a sharp drop in the number of evacuees in Aceh and North Sumatra ...
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking hostage bank employees who were carrying $82 million
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the employees of Oschadbank had been transporting cash from Austria back to Ukraine via Hungary when they were detained. He said their whereabouts were currently unknown
Indonesia boosts MSMEswith market access initiatives
The Indonesian government said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain a key economic buffer for families ...
Indonesia assures public MR vaccine safe amid measles cases
Indonesias Health Ministry on Friday assured the public that the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine used in the ...
Papua launches Healthy Program to strengthen primary health services
Deputy Governor of Papua Aryoko Rumaropen launched the Healthy Program in three regions of Papua, namely ...
Bali grants 302 emergency stay permits due to Middle East conflict
Around 302 foreign nationals have been granted Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) by Bali Immigration due to rising tensions ...
Indonesia restricts under-16 access to high-risk digital platforms
Indonesia will restrict access to high-risk digital platforms for children under 16 under a new regulation issued on ...
Securing Indonesias energy supply amid US-Iran conflict
The escalating conflict in the Middle East, triggered by coordinated strikes launched by the US and Israel on Iran, has ...
Indonesia seeks safe passage for Pertaminatankers in Hormuz
Indonesias foreign ministry said it is maintaining dialogue with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of two ...
Bali police confirm DNA matches Ukrainian kidnapping victim
The Bali Regional Police reported that DNA tests on human remains discovered at Ketewel Beach in Gianyar District ...
PM Orban says Hungary will stop transit shipments crucial for Ukraine
Prime Minister Orban accused Kyiv of blackmail and said Hungary would use all means at its disposal until oil flows resume
Singapore announces new committee to strengthen Indian community identity
The INEI committee will be chaired by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, as well as Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash, both of whom are of Indian origin
South Korea, U.S. militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says
Cho Hyun was responding to questions at a Parliamentary hearing following media reports on March 6 that units of the U.S. mobile missile interceptor system had been moved to the Osan Air Base in South Korea from other locations in the country
Iranian Minister at Raisina Dialogue slams U.S. attack on 'unarmed' vessel returning from India
Saeed Khatibzadeh, blasting the U.S. for killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said cherry-picking of international law cannot be acceptable.
SpiceJet to operate 14 special flights from UAE on March 6
The carrier will operate 9 flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, 4 services to Delhi and 1 from Dubai to Pune, according to a statement
Indonesia holds 324-day rice supply as monthly output at 5.7M tonnes
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman ensured that Indonesia had secured rice stocks for the next 324 days, or ...
Capcoms Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units!
-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales ofResident Evil Requiem, released on February ...
Indonesia needs 150,000 more engineers for the digital sector: Govt
Indonesia is in need of an additional 150,000 engineers over the next six years to support the development of the ...
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a stop gap measure.
BGN fires free meals kitchen head over child abuse case in Lampung
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) dismissed the head of an SPPG, or kitchen serving under the Free ...
Baznas distributes over 50 thousand iftar meals to people in need
The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 55,150 ready-to-eat meal packages for iftar or fast-breaking meals ...
China kicks off annual wo sessions, spotlight on new five-year plan
China on Wednesday began its annual two sessions, an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set ...
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political ...
Indonesia, UK push downstream-ready health research collaboration
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology encouraged Indonesia and the United Kingdom to collaborate in ...
Australian troops on board U.S. submarine that sank Iranian ship: PM Anthony Albanese
The personnel were on the submarine as part of training arrangements under AUKUS, a multi-decade defence pact with Britain and the United States, Mr. Albanese said
U.S. judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'
Government lawyers have said the process for refunding President Donald Trumps signature tariffs was unprecedented in scope and would require manual review of tens of millions of tariff payments.
Indonesia calls WTO fisheries subsidy ban unfair to developing nations
Indonesia views the standardized ban on fisheries subsidies under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on ...
Indonesian clerics back Prabowo policy on Gulf tensions
Indonesian Islamic clerics on Thursday backed President Prabowo Subiantos policies, including his stance on ...
Prabowo seeks clerics' backing on Indonesia's Gulf crisis stance
President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday sought support from Indonesian Islamic clerics over ...
Prabowo gains Middle East support to mediate US-Iran conflict
President Prabowo Subianto received backing from several Middle Eastern and other Islamic countries for ...
Minister urges waste reform in Bali to safeguard Indonesia's tourism
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of Bali reforming its waste management system to ...
Bangladesh faces steep rise in LNG prices after Qatar supply halt
One shipment from Gunvor will cost $28.28 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) and is expected to arrive on March 1516, while another from Vitol, priced at $23.08 per mmBtu, is due on for March 18-19, a senior Petrobangla official said.
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8
-Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) is accelerating its business operations to bridge the global gender gap while ...
Prabowo, Pakistan PM plan Tehran visit to curb Middle East tensions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have had a phone call discussing ...
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...
Prabowo vows Indonesia will quit BoP if Palestine goal ignored
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his readiness to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by ...
Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt
Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...
Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine
Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice
Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children
Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...
Xsolla SDK Now Available for Game Developers Globally
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that has helped developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...
Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...
Indonesia targets 6 million motorcycles for EV conversion each year
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government is preparing measures to ...
Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health
Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...
Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia
For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams
Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims
The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...
Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?
Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.
Explained | Irans political system
Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026
Indonesia drafts presidential order to protect Sumatran elephants
Indonesia is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard the endangered Sumatran elephant, as shrinking and ...
Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions
No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests
Government: Free Nutritious Meals program doesn't cut education budget
The government has emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program does not reduce the education budget, ...
Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks
Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...
Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push
President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...
Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health
Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...
Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...
Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions
Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...
Minuteman III: doomsday missile of U.S. amid escalating war tensions with Iran
The Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile and forms one of the three pillars of the United States nuclear triad.
Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau
Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...
RI Govt says Fitch outlook cut reflects global war risks
Indonesia's outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings reflects mounting global economic pressures stemming from escalating ...
Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java
Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...
RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge
Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...
The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic
This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.
Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry
Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town
Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions
Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...
Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste
Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...
Indonesia deploys 841 ships for 2026 Eid sea travel
Indonesias Transportation Ministry will deploy 841 ships with capacity for about 3.2 million passengers ...
Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit
Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...
RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap
Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...
Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait
The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...
Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...
Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions
Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...
Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI
As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...
Never Miss a Message: Agoda's Customer Support Now Travels With You
Digital travel platformAgoda has introduced a continuous, cross-device customer support experience, allowing ...
Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...
-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...
U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister
The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast
Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...
Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...
How the US-Iran War Has Upended Pakistans Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia, wary of further escalation, is unlikely to press Pakistan to deploy troops or join the conflict at this stage.
Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid
The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...
More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC
The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...
The letter is the first significant support Anthropic has received from the tech industry, a group of companies that includes its investors, suppliers and customers
AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs
To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity
